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Hagen-Gates goes from aspiring archeologist to aspiring doctor of communication

India Hagen-Gates (third from left) pictured with family.

In her youth, just outside of the city, in a suburb of Northern Virginia, India Hagen-Gates dreamed of being a cowboy and owning horses and of being an archeologist, just like Dr. Indiana Jones. In the area she lived, she was able to experience the Smithsonian and many museums such …

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Lukrofka has a passion for the outdoors

Tyson Lukrofka

This year’s new PRSSA Secretary, Tyson Lukrofka, is very excited to be a part of this SIU organization. Tyson took the time to share his goals and the expectations that he hopes to meet being a part of PRSSA. Tyson is majoring in Communication Studies, specializing in Public Relations, and …

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Walton balances ROTC responsibilities with sci-fi fandom

Carter Walton (center) with his family.

Carter Walton’s story is the classic tale of discovering the School of Communication Studies after starting his academic career at SIU. He began as a philosophy major looking for something different. He is the current Programming Director for PRSSA. Carter is a junior studying Communications with a specialization in Public …

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Prunty on life after college in the real world

Martavia chilling.

Transitioning from college to the “real world” can be quite scary especially in the times of the virus, COVID-19. With such uncertainty during these times, I decided to reach out to an old member of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Martavia Prunty, to get an idea of what …

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Clarke moves between managing finances and gardens

Michael Clarke

Southern Illinois University caught the eye of who we now know as the PRSSA Treasurer, Michael Clarke. Michael was brought to SIU from the various opportunities that the university offers. The Achieve Program also brought in Michael as well as the unique level of tutoring, scheduling help, and the physical …

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